How can I hide apps on the Vivo phone? Is it possible to choose specific apps to hide, or does it hide all installed apps? Is there a password or security feature for accessing hidden apps? Can hidden apps be easily unhidden when needed?
Vivo phone users often have these questions when faced with privacy and security issues. This article will explain how to hide apps on Vivo phones.
Kindly Reminder: Hide App is only available on our phones with FuntouchOS 9.0 or higher version excepts for Dual Display edition.
Step-by-Step Guide to Hide Apps on Vivo Phone
Step 1: Open Settings page, scroll down the Settings page to find the "Security" option and tap it
Step 2: Scroll down and find the "Privacy&app encryption" option and tap it
Step 3: Find the "Hide App" option and tap it
Step 4: Turn on the switch of the app to hide it.
Once hidden, the app will be completely closed, which means that it will not be displayed on the Home screen, Recent Apps interface, or on app lists, and will stop receiving new messages.
Step 5: After using, remove it from the Recent Apps interface or use Speed up to revert the app to hidden status.
Summary
The following summarizes the steps for hiding apps on Vivo phones:
Enter Settings > Fingerprint, Face and password (Fingerprint and password) / Security / Privacy > Privacy and app encryption > Hide App > turn on the switch of the app to hide it.
Key Features of Vivo's Hide App Function
- Selective Hiding: You can choose specific apps to hide rather than hiding all installed apps
- Complete Concealment: Hidden apps are completely removed from the Home screen, Recent Apps interface, and app lists
- Message Blocking: Hidden apps stop receiving new messages and notifications
- Easy Access: Hidden apps can be easily accessed and unhidden when needed
- System Integration: The feature is built into FuntouchOS, providing seamless integration
System Requirements
To use the Hide App feature on your Vivo phone, ensure that:
- Your device is running FuntouchOS 9.0 or higher
- Your device is not a Dual Display edition
- You have the necessary permissions enabled
Privacy Benefits
Using the Hide App feature on your Vivo phone provides several privacy benefits:
- Personal Privacy: Keep sensitive apps away from prying eyes
- Work-Life Separation: Hide work-related apps when not in use
- Child Safety: Hide inappropriate apps from children
- Clean Interface: Maintain a clutter-free home screen
- Data Protection: Prevent unauthorized access to sensitive applications